Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union - Gymnast Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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a4i Social Activities of Delta Psi Kappa Ist Half 'Bully-Off Sept. 31 Time-Out Ort. 23 Time-Out Nov. 27 Zud Half Rush F eb. .Z 9 Colors Feb. 23 'Time-Out Mar. 8 Roll-In A pr. 20 'Free Hit May 14 P Je Seventy-two Ground-Sticks finds Delta Psi Kappa's veteran team with only nine members in its offensive struggle for the goals of scholastic success. Because of this handicap in numbers, our team soon felt the need of reinforcements and sustenance. So at Sheffield Inn on Oct. 23, we placed two new players on the line-up, Shirley Peterson and Dorothea Hewitson, and received inspiration for the continued struggle through the celebration of the 15th anni- versary of Delta Psi Kappa with our annual Founders' Day Banquet. Again our team needed pause. This time for First Aid ad- ministration to certain casualties received in the line of offense. This aid was brought to us through the fellowship with our alumnae, who joined us for the Homecoming Dinner at the Athenaeum. Among the most helpful of these ministrations was that brought by two Grand Council members, Alice Morrow Wild and Margery XfVood Stocker. The expert judgment of our Province Chairman, Bobbie Larson pronounced us ready to continue in the fray. During this last portion of the half, we were heartened by news of another eleven which had been organized with the installation of Psi Chapter at Ithaca College. The half ended with the goals of examinations safely passed. The second half started with a Rush , Our Luncheon at Spink Arms Hotel and Formal Dinner Dance at Meridian Hills Country Club brought to us a splendid line-up of second string players. These players were given the blue and gold ribbons, colors of the team, with usual ceremony at a Chili party at the Dormi- tory. Accidents and injuries in the line of combat with the acl-- versary necessitated our calling another time-out , when we pledged the new promising team-mates and assigned to each a big sister coach from our regular line-up. This happened at a Butterfly Party at the home of Dorothy Rath. On April 20th, we paused for a Roll-ln extra-curricular event in the form of a Benefit Card Party. In the course of play, two bench warmers were entered in the game on a Free Hit , when Irma Klafs and Lucile Jost were formerly initiated at the Spring Dance. Thus the second half ended victoriously with the blue and gold flying high over triumphant heads, although the struggle during the last quarters was against terrific odds due to the ab- sence of our beloved coach and advisor-Mrs. C. L. Hester.

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Social Activities of Phi Epsilon Kappa lhc social activities of the year were started with a House Wariniiig Party, which was held at the Fraternity House, Sunday, October 18th. The evening was pleasantly spent dancing, to the music of our newly acquired radio, On November 20th, a special dinner and meeting was held at the house, to welcome and honor Dr. Chenowith of Cincinnati University, who was recently appointed as Grand Deputy of the Central District. 0 ,, . . . A s ..- A Splash Party was held at the Hotel Antlers pool, November Zlst. The program arranged was enjoyed by everyone. A great deal of talent was brought to light and many individuals were found to be Qgood?j divers as well as ex- cellent swimmers. November 26th, the members of Alpha Chapter were guests to Dr. Carl B. Sputh's Birthday Party at his home. The gathering was one long to be re- membered. A perfect feeling of joy, happiness, and harmony reigned. Songs by Jack Nevins, and jokes by George P. Farkas, were the highlights of the eve- ning. An Alumni Dinner was held to welcome back many of the Alumni mem- bers at Homecoming. The house was open for inspection in the afternoon. The careful preparations for this event were not wasted, for the house was Hlled with students and alumni during the afternoon. During Christmas vacation the house was nearly empty. Those who re- mained spent the vacation listening to the radio and dreaming of those who had returned to their homes, for the holidays. The month of January was a month of toil for many of the members. At all hours of the night, the boys were studying for the dreaded, coming, semes- ter examinations. Formal pledging was held Sunday afternoon, February 27th. Eighteen pledges received the pleasant shock and invitation to be our humble servants, for the coming eight weeks. Founders Day was observed on April 9th with a banquet which was held at the Athenaeum. We were pleased to have as our guests, the members of the Indianapolis Alumni Chapter. Short talks of interest and inspiration were given by members of the Alumni and Collegiate Chapters. Mr. George Lipps, one of the founders of Phi Epsilon Kappa, gave an interesting talk on the early history of the organization. The banquet was followed by a dance, at which the student body of the College were welcomed. The pledges have looked forward to the close of their period of probation. Formal initiation took place on May lst. We were very proud of our eighteen pledges who have recently become members and will carry on the work of the Fraternity. On-May 7th the annual Spring Dance of the organization was held at the Highland Country Club. A great deal of enthusiasm prevailed among the mem- bers as they waited anxiously for the day to come. This event was a litting climax to the calendar of Phi Epsilon Kappa. Pagr Sr'vf'izty-four